FOOD INDUSTRY NEWS DECEMBER 2024
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DECEMBER 2024
Business Is Boiling at Steingold’s Deli Aaron Steingold has tapped into Chicago’s deep food nostalgia, offering a fresh yet classic take on the Jewish deli through Steingold’s Delicatessen. Growing up in Virginia and North Carolina, Aaron’s childhood trips to New York City’s Lower East Side ignited his love for traditional Jewish delis—a love that later led him to bring a taste of this tradition to Chicago. “We’re incredibly proud—and certainly humbled—that Steingold’s has found a special place in Chicago life. Knowing our deli has become part of so many daily routines in the city we’re lucky to call home is beyond rewarding.”- Aaron Steingold Steingold’s Deli, founded in 2017, was initially inspired by classic delis but has grown to offer a modern twist on the old-school format. Bagels weren’t
originally part of Steingold’s vision, but Chicago’s demand pushed him to perfect the recipe, resulting in some of the city’s best-loved bagels. Made fresh daily, each bagel goes through a meticulous process of mixing, fermenting, cutting, shaping, boiling, and baking before customers top them however they please. Signature sandwiches, named after family members showcase the deli’s inventive and heartfelt approach to their menu. Best selling items on the menu include the bagels, Classic lox bagel, Pastrami Reuben and Matzo Ball Soup. Since opening its doors, Steingold’s has expanded beyond its original North Center location to Lakeview and Wrigleyville. See Steingold’s on page 43
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